FAQs

Members

How do I become an individual Clean Sheet member?A Clean Sheet Member is a person with convictions on their record who has shown that they’re ready for work by completing our Membership Module, either in prison or online. If you’d like to become a Clean Sheet member, click here: cleansheet.org.uk/membershipmodule

I am having difficulties with the website.The guide for setting up an email is HEREand for help using our Employers Directory click HERE. If you are still having problems getting into parts of the website you can send us an email: ethan@cleansheet.org.uk

Am I guaranteed a job if I become a Clean Sheet member?We help you while you look for work and suggest jobs that you might like to apply for. While there are no guarantees, if you want to work, we’ll support you in your efforts. You can apply for any vacancies our Clean Sheet Employers are advertising for jobs or training positions, and Clean Sheet Employers will actively consider you for these positions despite your criminal conviction.

As a Clean Sheet member, will I still have to disclose my criminal record?YES. You will still need to disclose any unspent convictions, if asked. However, this will NOT exclude you from the selection process. For any roles that need an enhanced DBS check, you’ll still need to fully cooperate with the employer.

Nacro offer a FREE advice via their helpline and can tailor advice specific to your circumstances. All queries are treated in the strictest confidence. You do not have to provide any personal details, or tell them about the nature of your offence(s) if you do not want to. You can contact them on 0300 123 1999 or helpline@nacro.org.uk. They are open Monday-Thursday 9am-5pm and Friday 1pm-5pm.

How will the Employers Directory help me?A Clean Sheet employer will actively consider people with convictions for any vacancy they have. People with convictions can disclose their criminal record knowing that this will not automatically exclude them from the selection process. Clean Sheet Employers will review job applications on merit, looking for relevant skills and experience.

Employers

Why should I become a Clean Sheet Employer?

Growing evidence suggests that there is a strong financial and moral business case for including former prisoners in your recruitment process. An employer who looks beyond a stereotype and sees a potentially loyal and hardworking employee, demonstrates Corporate and Social Responsibility. We provide a secure web portal with links to employers’ recruitment or vacancies pages. Only our assessed and work-ready Clean Sheet Members use this portal. We are of course happy to speak to employers on our members behalf when it’s appropriate.

How do I become a Clean Sheet Employer?You can become one of our employers by contacting us chrissie@cleansheet.org.uk or call 0300 123 3045

How do I know a Clean Sheet member will be a reliable employee?You won’t necessarily know and you should apply your usual robust selection parameters. Your only commitment is not to exclude people with convictions from the recruitment process. A healthy, mature conversation about any unspent convictions will enhance your eventual decision-making.

Supporters

Clean Sheet is an independent charity. We rely on annual fees from our Prison and Agency Partners, freewill donations from our Employers plus the generosity of our individual supporters and Grant Making trusts and other bodies.

How can my Church or Community Group get involved?

There are always opportunities for community groups with a heart and a calling to reach out to prisoners and ex-offenders by supporting Clean Sheet. You could nominate someone to be a Clean Sheet Employer Champion, introducing local businesses to the Clean Sheet model. Perhaps you could organise a fundraising event? Mentor one of our members? Or sponsor us in some way? Whatever you do, you can be sure that your efforts and gifts will go straight to support our members into real, sustainable work.